FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Cuir Magnifique vs Volpe Triumph

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 64 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe Triumph takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cuir Magnifique

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Volpe Triumph

    Choose it for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuir Magnifique3/7
Volpe Triumph4/7
Ratings & consensus
Volpe Triumph
Community sentiment
Volpe Triumph
Longevity
Volpe Triumph
Sillage & projection
Cuir Magnifique
Value for money
Volpe Triumph
Versatility
Cuir Magnifique
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cuir Magnifique

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale
Volpe TriumphEudora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%
3.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%
Category winnerVolpe TriumphRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate

38 votes

27%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerVolpe TriumphMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityVolpe Triumph

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value63
Category winnerVolpe TriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
leather61%
ozonic100%
lavender92%
fresh spicy84%
aquatic77%
woody69%
patchouli61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender
Base
LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
Black PepperGingerBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Violet LeafLavender
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Volpe Triumph, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring74
Summer16
Fall100
Winter95
Day79
Night100
Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex54
Women15
Men87
Unisex13
Women0
Casual 31%Work 28%Date 24%Party 17%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,994

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,090

PerfumerAlex Lee, Tamara Mannina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philippe Paparella-Paris constructed Cuir Magnifique around a soft leather accord rather than a harsh tannery note. It opens with bright lemon, resinous elemi, and a distinct cucumber-fresh violet leaf. Rather than leaning immediately into dense smoke or heavy birch tar, the heart introduces spike lavender and powdery…

Reviews →

Volpe Triumph by Eudora delivers an energetic clash of fresh spice and crisp woods. It starts fast. Sharp ginger and black pepper snap forward immediately alongside bright bergamot citrus, cutting clean through stale morning air. The heat settles within twenty minutes. Cool lavender and leafy violet soften the initial…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir Magnifique or Volpe Triumph?

Volpe Triumph takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Volpe Triumph is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Volpe Triumph for a ozonic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or Volpe Triumph?

They last about the same: Volpe Triumph 61/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or Volpe Triumph?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Volpe Triumph 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Magnifique and Volpe Triumph smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Lavender.

Is Cuir Magnifique or Volpe Triumph better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Triumph is the stronger pick. Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; Volpe Triumph suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and Volpe Triumph?

Cuir Magnifique has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Volpe Triumph has top notes of Black Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history
Add to comparison

Find a fragrance